Solaiammal R

Senior HR Manager with 16+ years of progressive leadership experience across automotive, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, specializing in plant HR operations, strategic business partnering, and regional labor compliance. Proven expertise in driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, HRIS/SAP administration, and employee relations. Adept at designing scalable people frameworks, fostering high-performance cultures, and aligning HR strategies with operational goals.

Holds an MBA in Human Resources Management with hands-on multi-plant experience.

Deputy Manager – HR at SPR Auto Interior Solutions P Ltd (Antolin India P Ltd) (2024-03 – Present)

• Lead comprehensive plant HR operations overseeing workforce administration, talent lifecycle management, employee relations, and statutory compliance.
• Spearhead manpower planning and multi-channel talent acquisition, coordinating directly with functional heads to align recruitment pipelines with production targets.
• Manage HRIS and SAP modules, tracking HR metrics, attendance systems, and delivering weekly/monthly workforce MIS reports to leadership.
• Handle complex employee relations, disciplinary procedures, grievance resolution, welfare committees, and internal communications to maintain a harmonious work climate.
• Oversee performance appraisal workflows, competency mapping, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to support continuous talent growth.
• Design and execute structured training calendars covering plant safety, quality standards (ISO/OHS), and technical/behavioural skill development.
• Supervise contract labor management, vendor relations, transport, canteen, medical facilities, and employee engagement initiatives.

Deputy Manager – HR at JM Frictech India P Ltd (2022-07 – 2023-02)

• Directed plant-level HR operations, localized recruitment, labor administration, and compliance tracking.
• Facilitated performance review cycles, training coordination, and employee welfare administration.

Recruitment Specialist – India & Middle East at Freelancer (2019-01 – 2022-06)

• Managed end-to-end IT and non-IT recruitment pipelines for clients in India and the Middle East, handling sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.

Senior Executive – HR at Mando Automotive India P Ltd (2013-07 – 2018-12)

• Administered plant HR functions including recruitment, blue-collar and white-collar employee relations, contract labor compliance, and welfare management.
• Coordinated appraisal programs, competency assessments, and employee engagement calendars.

Officer – HR at Antolin India P Ltd (2012-02 – 2013-07)

• Handled daily HR administration, onboarding documentation, employee welfare, and training logistics.

Officer – HR at Sri Sanjeevi Constructions (2009-10 – 2012-01)

• Managed core HR administration, attendance tracking, documentation, and site workforce coordination.

MBA in Human Resource Management – GIM, Coimbatore (2007 – 2009)

PGDED in Entrepreneurship Development – GIM, Coimbatore (2007 – 2009)

BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration – Vysya College / Periyar University, Salem (2004 – 2007)